Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, trauma, and life changes. She keeps sessions client-focused and collaborative. Tanya aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space and to work toward goals the person finds meaningful. She uses straightforward tools drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Her background includes case management, psychotherapy, and substance abuse treatment across a range of settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage grief, parenting strain, eating and body-image concerns, ADHD, and intimacy or communication problems. Tanya often blends practical skill-building with attention to feelings and values. That can mean learning strategies to handle intense emotions, trying small behavior changes, and clarifying what matters most. Sessions are adapted to each person’s pace and goals. Her work also addresses family challenges such as blended family stress, divorce and separation impacts, and caregiver burden. People who want a respectful, goal-oriented approach may find her style straightforward and useful. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and building small, values-based steps toward those aims. It helps with anxiety, stress, anger, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful responses, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the person’s experience, offering a nonjudgmental space to process emotions and choices, often supporting relationship and self-esteem work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between responsibilities. It also supports continued care during life transitions and can be adapted so work on emotion regulation, communication skills, or behavior changes fits into everyday routines.